Irrigation and Sustainable Oliviculture in the Mediterranean
Summer School 2025
- 8 - 12 September 2025
- Piran & Koper, Slovenia
- Apply by 27 June 2025
Are you passionate about sustainable agriculture and eager to address the challenges of Mediterranean olive cultivation? Don’t miss your opportunity to participate in the Irrigation and Sustainable Oliviculture in the Mediterranean Summer School 2025 — a unique, hands-on educational experience in the heart of the Mediterranean.
What to Expect
- Expert-led lectures: Learn from leading researchers and practitioners in irrigation management and sustainable oliviculture.
- Hands-on workshops: Gain practical skills in water conservation, soil health, and climate adaptation strategies for olive groves.
- Field visits: Experience real-world applications through guided tours of innovative olive farms using sustainable and regenerative practices.
- Networking opportunities: Connect with fellow students, professionals, and experts from across the Mediterranean region.
Why Attend
- Discover the latest science and technology for efficient irrigation and resilient olive farming.
- Explore how sustainable practices can boost biodiversity, improve soil fertility, and enhance olive oil quality.
- Learn about rational water management, regenerative agriculture, and climate change adaptation—key to the future of Mediterranean farming.
Who Should Apply
This summer school is designed for:
- Students and early-career researchers in agriculture, environmental science, or related fields
- Farmers, consultants, and agribusiness professionals
- Policymakers and stakeholders interested in sustainable food systems
Monday
Location: EMUNI University, Piran
9.30 – 10:00 Opening of summer school & Welcome at EMUNI
10:00-10:30 Meteorological parameters, weather, climate, measurements and observations
10:30 – 12:00 Climate change models and simulations, extreme weather events and adaptation strategies
12:00-13:00 Lunch Break (self-paid)
13:00 – 15:30 Hands-on Workshop: Make Your Own Natural Olive Oil Soap
16:00 – 17:00 Guided Tour of Piran
Tuesday
Location: ZRS, Koper
9.00 – 10:00 Travel from Piran to Koper
10:00 – 10:30 Welcome at the Partner institution
10:30 – 12:00 Adaptive Cultivation in Olive Growing for Changing Environments
12:00-13:00 Lunch Break (self-paid)
13:00 – 16:30
- Introduction to Irrigation management: Techniques and Benefits for Plants
- The digitalization of olive cultivation and irrigation in response to climate change
16:30 – 17:00 Return to Piran
Wednesday
Location: Full day field visit, Koper
9:00 – 18:00 Visit to a demonstration orchard with hands-on presentation of irrigation and measurement tools
Thursday
Location: EMUNI University, Piran
9:30 – 12:00
- Valorisation of By-products and enhancing the soil biodiversity
- Part 1 Soil Properties: Understanding the Foundation of Healthy Plant Growth
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch time (self-paid)
13:00 – 15:30 Afternoon lectures (EMUNI premisses)
- Part 1 Soil Properties: Understanding the Foundation of Healthy Plant Growth
- Free-Living Soil Nematodes as Indicators of Soil Health: General Insights and Irrigation Impacts
16:00 – 17:00 Preparation for the Farewell Party
17:00 – 20:00 Farewell Party @ EMUNI Library: Students prepare the concept of the party (courtesy of EMUNI)
Friday
Location: EMUNI University, Piran
9:30 − 12.00 Harvesting at the Right Time: How Summer Water Stress and Climate Define Olive Oil Quality
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch time (self-paid)
13:00 – 14:30 Student’s exam or presentations
15:00-16:00 Official Conclusion, awarding the Certificates of Participation
Certificates
Certificate of Attendance: awarded at the end of the summer school to all participants who have completed the programme.
Transcript of Records (with 3 ECTS credits and grades): awarded only to participants who complete all course requirements and pass the final exam. Transcripts will be emailed to each participant individually. Hard copies will not be issued. Participants’ home institutions should contact us directly if this is required.
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